Donovan has explained that this song is about the process of change and is adapted from an old Zen proverb: First there is a mountain Then there is no mountain Then there is The song uses elements of nature but doesn't have any real drug influences. It is done with a calypso beat.
The Allman Brothers adapted this for their "Mountain Jam" and in 2009 the song was covered by Kenny Loggins for his All Join In album which features his daughter Hana on the second verse and a children's chorus.
This was used in 2008 commercials for the Toyota RAV4.
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